Recovered paper — Export value in Africa

Africa: Recovered paper — Export value was 85,447 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
85,447 1000 USD
Change on year
up 34.7%
Rank
18th
of 33 groups
All-time high
87,271 1000 USD
in 2022
All-time low
10 1000 USD
in 1974
Years of data
51
1974–2024

Recovered paper — Export value in Africa, 1974–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.

Analysis

Africa recorded 85,447 1000 USD for recovered paper — export value in 2024.

The figure is up 34.7% on the previous year and up 133.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, recovered paper — export value in Africa peaked at 87,271 1000 USD in 2022 and was at its lowest, 10 1000 USD, in 1974.

That places Africa 18th out of 33 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 325.5 1000 USD 10 1000 USD 535 1000 USD 6
1980s 959 1000 USD 329 1000 USD 2,483 1000 USD 10
1990s 1,815 1000 USD 903 1000 USD 3,748 1000 USD 10
2000s 7,099 1000 USD 1,652 1000 USD 14,608 1000 USD 10
2010s 42,386 1000 USD 25,882 1000 USD 64,224 1000 USD 10
2020s 67,486 1000 USD 28,909 1000 USD 87,271 1000 USD 5

Countries ranked near Africa

  1. 15 Czechia 114,619 1000 USD compare
  2. 16 Belgium-Luxembourg 105,708 1000 USD compare
  3. 17 Denmark 84,686 1000 USD compare
  4. 18 Ireland 81,912 1000 USD compare
  5. 19 Republic of Korea 80,498 1000 USD compare
  6. 20 United Arab Emirates 79,737 1000 USD compare
  7. 21 Sweden 75,769 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 237 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is recovered paper — export value in Africa?
Recovered paper — export value in Africa was 85,447 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest recovered paper — export value recorded in Africa?
The highest recorded value was 87,271 1000 USD in 2022.
What is the lowest recovered paper — export value recorded in Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 10 1000 USD in 1974.
How does Africa rank for recovered paper — export value?
Africa ranks 18th out of 33 groups with data for 2024.
Is recovered paper — export value rising or falling in Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 133.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Africa data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Recovered paper — Export value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Recovered paper — Export value
Unit
1000 USD
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
237 places, 7,877 data points, 1970–2024
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